2015 marks the 16th consecutive year of Scared by the Sound
Haunted House located at the historic Playland Amusement Park.
While striving to maintain our reputation for realism and a commitment
to detail, this season is sure to again offer haunted house lovers a
thrilling and terrifying experience. New scenes, along with reworked
and enhanced elements, will surely keep even the most jaded mortals
amongst us on high alert with sensory overload.

Come see and experience for yourself Crypt Walk, The Haunted Wine
Cellar, Creepy Morgue, Tunnels of Doom and more. Open weekends
in October (plus Thursday October 29th) parking, as always, is free.
Amusement Park Rides Are Not Open for this Event.

And new this year, please visit us at our permanent Scared by the
Sound Interactive display located at Playland Amusement Park all
season long. Watch as unsuspecting Park goers are transformed into
ZOMBIES in real time. Also while you’re there, get updated haunt and
discount coupon information as well as chances at give-a-ways that
are available every day all summer long just by entering your email
address in the automated system.

This is a walk-through dark attraction. Night time event may be too scary for children under 10 years of age, alone or with an adult.
Strobe lighting and fog may be in use during this night time event. Persons adversely affected by these effects are advised not to enter.

A: No. Actually Scared by the Sound opened in 2000 and was previously located
at Playland Amusement Park in Rye for 13 consecutive Halloween seasons.

Q: What is a Walk-Through Haunted House?

A: This walk-through style Haunted house is comprised of many highly detailed
Halloween related scenes designed to bring you face to face with your worst
fears and phobias. Custom built exclusively for use during the month of
October, the main haunt itself is located under covered
pavilions to protect against the elements. Other parts of the event are located outside.

Q: How long does it take?

A: Depending on the night, wait times on line vary with busier nights and longer wait times
being closer to Halloween. The timed haunt experience averages 17-18 minutes. Come
earlier in the month for the same bone chilling experience with less wait times on line. We
also suggest purchasing tickets in advance online.

Q: How many people are allowed in at a time?

A: Groups are limited to a maximum of 7 persons at a time with some exceptions
made when smaller persons make up part of group wishing to confront the unknown together.

Q: What if it's too scary?

A: If at any time a person decides the haunt is more than they can deal with
they can tell any of the personnel inside of their desire to leave. They will
be promptly and immediately escorted out through one of the interior exits.
Upon exiting they will not be allowed back in the haunt but will instead be
instructed on where they can reunite with their group. In addition there are NO REFUNDS.

Q: Will any of the actors touch me?

A: No! There is a no contact rule in this haunt that includes patrons. You do
not touch anyone or anything and you will not be touched. Should intentional
touching by a patron occur you will be immediately escorted off the premises
without completing the event.

Q: Are there pictures allowed inside?

A: No. No cameras, camcorders, cell phones, glow sticks, flashlights or any
other source of artificial light is permitted.

Q: Can I go in again after I've made it through once?

A: No. There is no free re-admission. You are encouraged to purchase
another ticket to experience the haunt again.

Q: How much are tickets and where can I buy them?

Tickets may be purchased on-line anytime and at the ticket booth located
at the Haunt until closing time each night. General Admittance Tickets are $16.00 each.

Q: Is there parking?

A: Yes. There is plenty of free parking.

Q: Is the haunt handicap accessible?

Yes.

Q: Is there food?

A: Yes. Light snacks and beverages are available for sale.

Q: What if it rains?

A: The event is open rain or shine.

Q: Do you have party facilities available?

A: No. Not at this time.

Q: Do you have any job openings?

A: We are always looking to recruit, especially persons of high energy with a unique talent,
personal appearance or that certain personality. Call 914-282-7651.

Q: Are Playland rides open for this event?

A: No, Playland Amusement Park rides are not open for this event.

Q: How many years old is Scared by the Sound?

A: Scared by the Sound opened for its first season in 2000 and has been hauntingly
entertaining ever since.